Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller kingtradingpost1
The Camaro production increased in 1969, exceeding 243,000 units for the first time in history. It was proof that Chevrolet's new pony was a successful model, with more people interested in high-performance versions, including the Z/28.
Approximately 150,000 Camaros rolled off the assembly lines in the base configuration, while the RS package was installed on 37,773 cars. The SS was nearly as popular as the RS, accounting for about 35,000 units, while the Z/28 magic made its way to 20,302 Camaros.
The base engine on the Camaro was the L26 – a 230 six-cylinder developing 140 horsepower, but Chevrolet also offered a 250 straight-six with 155 horsepower. The 350 was the most popular V8 engine on the Camaro, though the GM brand also offered more powerful choices, including the 302 with 290 horsepower fitted on the Z/28.
A 1969 Camaro convertible recently landed on eBay with a very intriguing offering. It's a barn find pulled from storage after 31 years in hiding, so its only option is a complete restoration.
We're not getting too many details, but this Camaro looks like a solid candidate for an overhaul. Its red finish could be original, but you must ask the seller for additional information on this front, as factory paint would significantly increase its price.
The Camaro exhibits the typical problems, and the best way to tell how much metalwork it requires is to put it on a lift. Photos revealing the undersides seem to suggest that the floors are solid, but there's already some occasional rot on the lower sides.
Unfortunately, eBay seller kingtradingpost1 doesn't share any specifics on the engine. A mill is still in the car, and it looks like a 350 V8, but it's unclear if this is the factory unit. The first question I'd asked is whether it's still working, as a running V8 would get the convertible a step closer to the daily driver condition.
The convertible also wears the SS tags, but I'm surprised to see the seller not even mentioning this aspect. If it's a genuine SS, the Camaro would be worth significantly more, and judging from the interest in the car, it could be the real deal.
The owner posted the Camaro on eBay without a reserve, meaning that a single bid would be enough to guarantee it finds a new home. However, the car has already received 36 bids, with the top offer getting close to $20K at the time of writing. It's not a surprise, though. This Camaro ticks most boxes for a restoration candidate, as it looks original and complete, so bringing it back to the road should be easy.
You can see it in person in King, North Carolina, and you'll probably need a trailer to take it home, considering its project car shape and the long tenure on the side of the road.
The base engine on the Camaro was the L26 – a 230 six-cylinder developing 140 horsepower, but Chevrolet also offered a 250 straight-six with 155 horsepower. The 350 was the most popular V8 engine on the Camaro, though the GM brand also offered more powerful choices, including the 302 with 290 horsepower fitted on the Z/28.
A 1969 Camaro convertible recently landed on eBay with a very intriguing offering. It's a barn find pulled from storage after 31 years in hiding, so its only option is a complete restoration.
We're not getting too many details, but this Camaro looks like a solid candidate for an overhaul. Its red finish could be original, but you must ask the seller for additional information on this front, as factory paint would significantly increase its price.
The Camaro exhibits the typical problems, and the best way to tell how much metalwork it requires is to put it on a lift. Photos revealing the undersides seem to suggest that the floors are solid, but there's already some occasional rot on the lower sides.
Unfortunately, eBay seller kingtradingpost1 doesn't share any specifics on the engine. A mill is still in the car, and it looks like a 350 V8, but it's unclear if this is the factory unit. The first question I'd asked is whether it's still working, as a running V8 would get the convertible a step closer to the daily driver condition.
The convertible also wears the SS tags, but I'm surprised to see the seller not even mentioning this aspect. If it's a genuine SS, the Camaro would be worth significantly more, and judging from the interest in the car, it could be the real deal.
The owner posted the Camaro on eBay without a reserve, meaning that a single bid would be enough to guarantee it finds a new home. However, the car has already received 36 bids, with the top offer getting close to $20K at the time of writing. It's not a surprise, though. This Camaro ticks most boxes for a restoration candidate, as it looks original and complete, so bringing it back to the road should be easy.
You can see it in person in King, North Carolina, and you'll probably need a trailer to take it home, considering its project car shape and the long tenure on the side of the road.
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